Applications for the Fall 2023 Cohort Are Now Closed. Applications for the Fall 2024 Cohort Will Open on November 1, 2023!
Students interested in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree must first apply to the University using the General UMKC application, and if accepted, will be admitted into the Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHS) degree, with a sub-plan of Pre-Nurse. Then, each November, the Supplemental Application for consideration of entry into the BSN clinical program will become available (please re-visit this page then for more details). Perspective students must submit the Supplemental Application, and all required materials by the following January, to be considered for the clinical program that begins in fall each year. If admitted, the degree plan will be updated from BHS Pre-Nurse to BSN.
The nurse generalist uses a comprehensive approach to health care and can meet diversified health concerns of individuals, families and communities at all stages of development. The UMKC School of Nursing and Health Studies offers an innovative program in the management of health.
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There are three options available to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree:
The UMKC School of Nursing and Health Studies (SONHS) offers the Direct Admit Program for outstanding high school students who intend to enter UMKC as freshmen. Eligible students are offered direct admission into the Pre- Licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) Program as freshmen, in accordance with the clinical major.
Benefits:
Anyone who does not meet Direct Admit eligibility requirements during their senior year of high school may still apply to the Pre-Licensure BSN Program during their first or second year of college using the clinical supplemental application, depending on how long it takes to complete prerequisites
Eligibility Requirements:
How to Apply
Students should first apply generally to UMKC under Health Sciences with the Sub Plan “Plan to be Rn” and send their official ACT Score Report to the UMKC Admissions Office. Once a student is accepted and meets the eligibility requirements, the student will be able to apply to the Direct Admit program through the Direct Admit form on their UMKC Application status page. If a student believes that they meet eligibility requirements but do NOT see the Direct Admit form on their UMKC Application status page, they can contact Admissions at admissions@umkc.edu or 816-235-8652.
Deadline
We follow the UMKC Admissions application deadline (June 15 for fall term)
Expectations
Direct Admit students will progress to the clinical program as long as academic progression requirements are met, as listed below: